From Do the Right Thing to Hollywood: Darnell Martin's Incredible Journey (Part 1)

From Do the Right Thing to Hollywood: Darnell Martin's Incredible Journey (Part 1)

The conversation covers Darnell Martin's journey as a writer and director, her experience in the film industry, and her unique perspective on writing and directing major motion pictures. Darnell shares insights into her early life, her first job in film, and her interactions with famous personalities. She also discusses her writing process, script motivation, and the challenges she faced in her career. The conversation provides a glimpse into the world of filmmaking and the experiences of a successful director. The conversation covers Darnell's journey in the film industry, from technical difficulties to working on 'Do the Right Thing' and teaching filmmaking to incarcerated youth. It also highlights the importance of persistence and tenacity in pursuing a career in filmmaking. Takeaways * Darnell's unique journey from childhood to becoming a successful director * Insights into the writing process and script motivation * The challenges and experiences of a director in the film industry Persistence is key in pursuing a career in filmmaking * Spike Lee's approach to filmmaking emphasizes collaboration and creativity Chapters * 00:00 Introducing Darnell Martin * 06:01 The Writing Process * 15:21 Darnell's Journey as a Director * 26:06 Technical Difficulties and Router Issues * 31:06 Learning About Cameras and Filmmaking * 37:17 Teaching Filmmaking to Incarcerated Youth * 48:55 Conclusion and Farewell Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com

From Lending to Investing: NYC Deal Talk with Elliot Horowitz

The conversation covers a range of topics including health and fitness, Elliot's role in real estate, dealing with real estate deals, the transition from trading to real estate, and Elliot's daily routine. The discussion provides insights into Elliot's approach to real estate deals, his career transition, and his daily habits. Elliot discusses his daily pursuit of new deals, the interaction with equity partners and borrowers, his future plans and retirement, and the annual deal goals and real estate market outlook. Takeaways * Health and fitness are a priority for Elliot, contributing to his overall well-being. * Elliot's transition from trading to real estate involved partnering with operators and eventually venturing into the lending business. Daily pursuit of new deals * Interaction with equity partners and borrowers * Future plans and retirement * Annual deal goals and real estate market outlook Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview * 05:03 Dealing with Real Estate Deals * 19:38 Elliot's Daily Routine * 35:11 Equity Partners and Borrowers * 44:54 Annual Deal Goals and Real Estate Market Outlook Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com [jtager@corcoran.com] Elliot Horowitz - elliot@hequities.com [elliot@hequities.com]

What Your Foundation Is Really Telling You with Bob Brown

Jonathan Tager interviews RK Bob Brown, a foundation specialist, to discuss the complexities of foundation repair and the importance of hiring geotechnical engineers for accurate assessments. They highlight the lack of regulation in the foundation repair industry and the need for unbiased advice from specialists. The conversation also delves into the role of structural engineers and the cost benefits of hiring specialists for building projects. The conversation covered foundation repair misconceptions, innovative solutions, real estate and property management, authorship and advocacy, permitting and bidding process, property investment and management, foundation repair experience, and advocacy and future goals. The discussion highlighted the importance of drainage and grading, innovative software and products for foundation evaluation and repair, challenges in property management, authorship and advocacy for homeowners, misinformation in the foundation repair industry, buy and hold strategy for real estate, encountering foundation issues, and future goals and aspirations. Takeaways * Importance of geotechnical engineers for accurate foundation assessments * Lack of regulation in the foundation repair industry Innovative solutions for foundation evaluation and repair * Challenges in property management * Authorship and advocacy for homeowners * Misinformation in the foundation repair industry * Buy and hold strategy for real estate * Encountering foundation issues * Future goals and aspirations Chapters * 00:00 Introducing RK Bob Brown * 08:03 The Role of Geotechnical Engineers * 13:48 Foundation Issues in Different Locations * 22:58 Hiring Specialists for Building Projects * 30:25 Real Estate and Property Management * 36:06 Permitting and Bidding Process * 42:15 Advocacy and Future Goals For business inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com RK Bob Brown - bob@tengsol.com [bob@tengsol.com]

Inside a $52 Million Manhattan Trophy Residence with Katie Thurber

The conversation begins with an introduction to JT Unfiltered, followed by a transition to the guest's real estate career. The discussion then focuses on the guest's experience at Austin Nichols House and her involvement in architectural photography and sustainable development. The conversation covers the coerced return to New York, the building of a long-running story, the magnificent property, New York City location, exploring the townhouse, pricing and market comparison, townhouse metrics and benchmark, property history and narrative, basement and sub-grade area, property launch and scaffolding, property options and rental, challenges and experience in New York, New York City resilience, future of New York City real estate, future plans and aspirations, humorous observations and interactions, exploring the property, and final remarks and sign-off. Takeaways * Real estate career transition * Experience at Austin Nichols House Insight into the challenges and experiences of living in New York City during difficult times * Understanding the future of New York City real estate and the shift towards adaptive buildings * Exploration of the magnificent property and its unique features Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to JT Unfiltered * 11:01 Experience at Austin Nichols House * 18:51 Coerced Return to New York * 24:07 Basement and Sub-Grade Area * 29:22 Future Plans and Aspirations Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com [jtager@corcoran.com]

Why Everyone Is Talking About Padel | Marnie Perez Ochoa

JT Unfiltered is introduced as a podcast about business, self-awareness, and tennis, featuring host Jonathan Tager. Marnie, a software engineer and tennis/padel player, shares her Mexican heritage, childhood, and family's tennis legacy. She discusses her love-hate relationship with tennis and her passion for paddle. The pronunciation debate between 'paddle' and 'padel' is addressed. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the world of paddle, ritzy paddle clubs, luxurious amenities, membership costs, the appeal of paddle, the paddle club experience, location and expansion, life in Brooklyn, the charm of Fort Greene, paddle club operations, building paddle facilities, the growth of paddle, the future of paddle, paddle and pickleball, the role of AI, TikTok and social media, and closing remarks. Takeaways * Marnie's family has a rich tennis legacy, and she has a love-hate relationship with the sport. * Marnie is passionate about paddle and aims to promote it as a popular sport in North America. Paddle clubs offer luxurious amenities and require membership invitations. * Paddle is a growing sport with potential for expansion in the US. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to JT Unfiltered * 08:16 Marnie's Grandparents' Tennis Legacy * 18:02 Marnie's Love-Hate Relationship with Tennis * 23:22 Marnie's Passion for Padel * 28:52 Membership and Costs * 34:21 The Growth of Paddle * 50:19 TikTok and Social Media Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com [jtager@corcoran.com] Marnie Perez Ochoa - Marnie.perezochoa@gmail.com [Marnie.perezochoa@gmail.com]